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June 29, 2010
The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Scott at 9:35 a.m. in Committee Room A, Auditorium
Wing, County Service Center, Pontiac, Michigan.
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT:
John Scott, Robert Gosselin, Jim Nash, Bradford Jacobsen, Kim Capello, Tim Burns, Steve Schwartz
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT WITH NOTICE:
Jim Runestad
OTHERS PRESENT:
CENTRAL SERVICES David VanderVeen, Director
Karl Randall, Manager, Aviation
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/COMM. AFFAIRS David Schreiber, Supervisor
Kristine Everett Zamora, Marketing Coordinator
EXECUTIVE OFFICE Doug Smith, Deputy County Executive
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS Bob Larkin, Manager
Mike Hughson, Property Manag er
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Dan Stencil, Executive Officer
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Sheryl Mitchell, Senior Analyst
Pamela Worthington, Committee Coordinator
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Gosselin moved approval of the minutes of May 25, 2010 and June 9, 2010 , as printed.
Supported by Jacobsen.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
1200 NORTH TELEGRAPH ROAD, PONTIAC, MICHIGAN 48341-0470
Telephone: (248) 858-0100 FAX: (248) 858-1572
PLANNING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE
Bradford Jacobsen
Kim Capello
Jim Runestad
Tim Burns
Steven Schwartz
JOHN SCOTT
Chairperson
ROBERT GOSSELIN
Vice Chairperson
JIM NASH
Minority Vice Chairperson
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AGENDA ITEMS
1. DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES – OAKLAND/SOUTHWEST AIRPORT – 2010 GRANT
PROGRAM ACCEPTANCE – CONDUCT AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND PERFORM
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RUNWAY SAFETY AREA AND APPROACH
IMPROVEMENTS ON RUNWAY 8/26
The Michigan Department of Transportation has awarded the County of Oakland $94,000 in grant
funding, which includes $89,300 in Federal funds, $2,350 in State funds and a required County match of
$2,350. The funds will be used to conduct an environmental assessment and perform preliminary
engineering services for the runway safety area and approach improvements on Runway 8/26 at the
Oakland/Southwest Airport. The local grant match is available from the Airport Fund.
Jacobsen moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Burns.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
2. THE DEPARTMENTS OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT/AVIATION – REQUEST TO CONVEY
PROPERTY AND GRANT A STORM WATER AND SURFACE DRAINAGE EASEMENT TO THE
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF LYON, OAKLAND SOUTHWEST AIRPORT
The Charter Township of Lyon is in the process of acquiring rights of way and constructing a new ring
road, which will extend from Pontiac Trail to Milford Road. Part of the ring road would be constructed
over part of the Oakland Southwest Airport property. All construction costs would be paid by Lyon
Township. In relation to the construction of the ring road, t he Oakland County Airport Committee
received a request from Lyon Township to convey all of one parcel and part of another parcel to the
Township. Lyon Township is also requesting that Oakland County grant an easem ent for storm water
and surface drainage to the Township over one of the parcels. The Oakland County Airport Committee
approved the conveyance of the property and the granting of the easement on July 30, 2009. The
resolution reflects that the Oakland Cou nty Board of Commissioners authorizes and approves the sale of
all of one parcel for $102,000 and part of another parcel for $8,562.15 as well as the easement for storm
water and surface drainage for $1.00. The total compensation of $110,56 3.15 from the Charter
Township of Lyon to the County of Oakland would be deposited into the Airport Fund, which was the
source of the local grant match for the original purchase of the property.
Jacobsen moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Burns.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Runestad absent and Schwartz abstaining.
3. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION – NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE ACT
Studies show that there is a growing disconnect between children and the environment, which means
that the younger generation lacks an understanding of the importance of clean air, water and natural
resources. In addition, there are concerns about childhood obesity and health issues. The P arks and
Recreation Commission is requesting approval of a re solution that reflects that the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners supports the NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE ACT, which encourages participation in
and supports efforts that promote outdoor activities for children to foster healthy, active lifestyles and to
reconnect with nature.
Nash moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen.
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Motion carried on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
4. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ARTS, CULTURE &
FILM – FY 2010 REGIONAL REGRANTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT
ACCEPTANCE – MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
The Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs/Arts, Culture & Film is seeking approval
of a grant acceptance from the Michigan C ouncil for Arts and Cultural Affairs for Fiscal Year 2010. The
amount of the grant is $6,200. There is a required County match of $6,200. The grant funds would be
used for administrative services relating to its Regional Re -granting Services Program for Fiscal Year
2010. Continuation of this program in future years is contingent upon the availability of grant funding.
Nash moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Jacobsen.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
5. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/ARTS, CULTURE &
FILM – FY 2010 REGIONAL REGRANTING SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT ACCEPTANCE –
MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs has a warded Oakland County $19,200 for its Regional
Regranting Services Program for Fiscal Year 2010. The grant funds would be used to provide funding
for locally developed, high quality arts projects to address local arts needs and increase public access to
the arts. The Department of Economic Development & Community Affairs/Arts, Culture & Film is
seeking approval of the Fiscal Year 2010 Regional Regranting Services Program Grant Acceptance in
the amount of $19,200.
Jacobsen moved approval of the attached suggested resolution. Supported by Capello.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
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6. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT – AUTHORIZATION AND FUNDING REQUEST FOR ELECTRICAL
UPGRADES TO COUNTY BUILDINGS
Facilities Management is requesting auth orization for $300,000 to complete electrical upgrades, which
includes maintenance, upgrading and replacement of aging and obsolete electrical switchgear, power
distribution panels, emergency lighting, lighting systems, motor control centers and fire alarm systems in
County buildings. The work would be delegated through a combination of existing service contracts, in -
house staff and other contracts bid through the Purchasing Division.
Gosselin moved to report to the Finance Committee with the recommendat ion that project funding
in the amount of $300,000 be approved. Supported by Jacobsen.
Motion carried on a roll call vote with Runestad absent.
7. PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – MEDICAL MAIN STREET UPDATE
Doug Smith and Dave Schreiber g ave a brief update on the Me dical Main Street Program, which is a
branch of the Emerging Sectors initiative . This program was implemented last year. The goal of this
program is to inform the public of Oakland County as the center of excellence in health care and life
science. An advertisement booklet with information on the Medical Main Street program was handed out
to all the commissioners for informational purposes. Even though this program is less than a year old,
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Medical Main Street leads the nation in the number of clinical trials conducted, with more than 4900
active clinical trials taking place in the region. Each year more than 3000 patents are filed by Michigan
Companies, placing Michigan in the top ten in regards to number of patents.
Gosselin moved to receive and file the advertisement literature distributed at today’s meeting.
Supported by Jacobsen.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
CONSENT AGENDA – INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
A. Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of April 14, 201 0
B. Building Authority Minutes – April 14, 2010
Jacobsen moved to receive and file the items on the Consent Agenda. Supported by Schwartz.
Motion carried on a voice vote.
OTHER BUSINESS/ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Larkin indicated that Facilities Management is curr ently replacing conc rete around the County
campus where previous repairs have been done over the years. It is now necessary for replacement of
concrete in these areas for safety reasons.
There being no further business to come before the Commi ttee, the meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m.
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Pamela L. Worthington Lawrence Doyle
Committee Coordinator Administrative Director
NOTE: The foregoing minutes are subject to Committee approval.